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Christmases Past

Let me start by saying, I really have a love affair with Christmas. I would leave Christmas decorations out year round if I knew people wouldn't mock me. You would be hard pressed to find ANYTHING about Christmas that I don't love... well, okay, except for Feliz Navidad. I hate that darn song!

My love affair started early, at my two month mark...
But on my second Christmas, things seem to be off to a pretty rocky start!
Someone must have explained who this guy was and what he does on Christmas Eve, because the situation seems to have improved dramatically. I've always been a rational person.
Christmas at my grandma's and a new pony.
The next year...

This guy was a family friend who I knew well. I never figured it out.
I'm not sure what has prompted this reaction, but I'm pretty darn excited!
This is Santa visiting me on Christmas Eve at the St. Bernard in Taos, NM
He was my ski instructor. I don't know why I didn't realize it. (You're starting to think I'm a little "slow" aren't you?)
Back in the room, Santa had filled my enormous stocking and brought a couple of my gifts.

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Merry Christmas in JULY

What a totally cool retro bedroom, wow!

xxx DJ
Cutest Photos EVER! Love them all!!

xoxo
Karyn
Abby said…
You were so cute! I love these pics!
laterg8r said…
love the retro pics - so cutie patootie!
Maggi said…
Oh my goodness, these are the best pics! How lucky you are to have them!
Molly Anne said…
I house-sat for some people who really do have Christmas year round! Snowmen and winter paintings never come down! And yet their house doesn't really seem stuck in Holiday-land, I don't know how they do it.
Eileen said…
I love all your photos!!!! And you're my hero for wrapping every single gift - no gift bags! Merry Christmas in July! Stop by my place any time for a visit.
~Bella (Beauty Does Matter)
Printersdevil said…
Wonderful CIJ party. I am finally getting to make the rounds. I did a quick check on my party and visited with guests there, so please excuse me if I missed you. I will be back home later to mingle some more. Right now, I am trying to fit in all the blog parties. This is such fun!!!!!

Merry Christmas in July from Texas!

Great photos. I love them all. I plan to gather all my old ones together for my blog this season. I especially want to make a post of my kids and Christmases.
Tee said…
Oh my goodness. You brought back some great memories. Red velvet cake, green shag carpet, Christmas in New York, and, best of all, a Barbie Townhouse! Can't you just smell that wonderful aroma of plastic now?
Karen said…
Oh I just love all your old photos!! I'm flashing back to the pics of me on Santa's lap....with me smiling and my little brother wailing...he was a wee bit scared of the jolly ol' man in the red suit! :>
yyam said…
Merry X'mas! You were such a cute child! Love the photos!
JANN said…
just making my late rounds visiting everyone on Maggi's CIJ list. I so enjoyed visiting your holiday blog page. WOW are you lucky to have all these fabulous photo's of you at Christmas, as the years progress they become even more priceless - awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww great memories are to be cherished. You did a great job on creating your CIJ party, it was my first time also.
BTW, I love the colors on your background blog - my kind of girl you are - pink and leopard !
Bananastamper said…
Fun photos - someone in your family was comfortable behind the camera! How fun! Happy Holidays!

Shanna
...in your first photo, you look quite content...
...in your 2nd Christmas... aww, you look to be asking for your check and a quick exit, please!

...Was the following picture taken at the same time? (yes, you must be a rational person) haha

too funny and too cute!

I thought I did well to host ONE party!
You are amazing to have several... I love your photos!...now on to the next...
❀~Myrna~❀ said…
Hi,
Very cute pics of Christmas through the years. I am still visiting parties and you are invited to visit mine . Merry christmas in July!
~Myrna

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